DAE Research Powerhouse
Ph.D. in Physics
Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai
Research Base
Thesis work happens at BARC, IGCAR, RRCAT and allied atomic labs
Key numbers
NIRF Rank
#16
Duration
72 Months
Hostel
Available
Scholarship
Available
The 6-Year Research Arc
Year +0
Coursework & Registration
Foundation courses in nuclear, particle, and condensed matter physics
Year +2
DAE Centre Rotation
Hands-on thesis research begins at BARC, IGCAR, RRCAT or other DAE labs
Year +4
Advanced Research
Accelerator physics, plasma physics, and radiation detection specialisation
Year +6
Thesis & Defence
Compile findings and defend your Ph.D. thesis
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
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Are you eligible?
Academic Background
Master’s degree with Physics or Mathematics as core subjects
Selection Mode
Entrance-based admission through national-level exams
Entrance exams
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The verdict
Strong fit
If you’re a Physics postgrad dreaming of atomic research, HBNI is basically the gateway to India’s DAE universe. You get hostel, scholarship, and lab access at BARC-tier institutions. Just know it’s a 6-year lock-in with limited location flexibility.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Atomic & nuclear research
- ✓ DAE lab access
- ✓ Funded PhD with hostel
- ✓ Thesis-driven learning
Doesn't match
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